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Making federal managers into successful teleworkers

With the passage of the Telework Enhancement Act last year, there is a strong push in the government to increase the number of federal employees -- including managers -- who telework on a regular basis.

Digital Government

Shutdown impact on DOD uncertain, but ominous

The Defense Department is closely studying its authorities to determine how to keep department functioning if the government shuts down.

Digital Government

Former GSA procurement chief goes to the Hill again

Emily Murphy will be working on small-business contracting and workforce issues for a House committee.

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Conference offers shutdown guarantee

Want to attend a conference but afraid you'll be furloughed when it happens? At least one organizer says, 'No problem!'

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Out of sight, out of mind

Because we can’t bring ourselves to type the words “government shutdown” even one more time today, it seems like the right time to attack another subject. And that subject is…

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Shutdown Watch: OPM shares furlough information; Progress on 2011 budget is mixed

The impending government shutdown could put up to 800,000 feds temporarily out of work.

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Administration provides shutdown details: What you can expect

Although President Barack Obama has repeatedly denounced a government shutdown in recent weeks, officials in his administration say they are cognizant that funding for the government expires April 8 and contingency plans are being prepared.

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Treasury gets new CIO

The Treasury Department has named its new CIO, who takes over duties from acting CIO Diane Litman and becomes the permanent replacement for Mike Duffy.

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A bad sign for Android? Motorola building its own mobile OS.

Why would Moto turn against Google and Android? Motorola seems to have a variety of reasons.

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Is this really the best time to ask about feds' job satisfaction?

The Office of Personnel Management launched its 2011 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey the same week the government might shut down.

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Petraeus could become CIA head

Rumors suggest that Gen. David Patraeus, America's top military man in Afghanistan, could become CIA director.